ALLISON CRUICKSHANK
Delta,BC
Summary
Dependable, driven, highly organized and results focused Planning Manager with over 5 years experience leading cross functional teams. Proven expertise in establishing and maintaining optimized supply chain for rapid growing organization. Self-starting with passion for problem solving, leadership, and mentorship while driving efficiencies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Manager
Fresh Prep Foods Inc.
04.2018 - Current
- Handle hiring, training, development and overseeing of team which handles all purchasing activity for food processing + distribution (meal-kit) service which was ranked #38 in the Globe and Mail’s 2021 Canada's Top Growing Companies List and #4 in BIV News' 2022 Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies List.
- Create all internal ordering policies, standard operating procedures, strategies and systems for cross functional team which successfully launched operations in Alberta market in 2022.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors, facilitating open communication channels and improving overall business collaboration.
- Prepare, review and approve supplier contracts leading to mutually beneficial terms and strong business relationships.
- Analyze forecasting data, and emerging market risks/conditions to solve diverse supply chain problems by effectively allocate resources and leveraging contract terms to mitigate potential financial loss.
- Conduct regular internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Maximize revenue growth by collaborating with sales and marketing teams to align promotional activities with demand forecasts.
Technical Underwriter
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Monitor, analyze and respond to changes in market trends.
- In charge of staff referrals and internal/external business development.
- Performed in depth internal and external audits.
- Contributed to company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall underwriting quality and consistency across teams.
- Enhanced risk assessment accuracy by implementing advanced technical underwriting tools and methodologies.
- Conduct in-depth risk evaluations and apply discretionary rating based on various factors including loss ratios, loss prevention inspections and applications.
Commercial Farm Underwriter
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Handled largest valued portfolio within department.
- In charge of training and on-boarding new staff members.
- In charge of negotiation, communication and administration of accounts.
- Work with WebWriter.
- Attend National Conferences to seek new contracts with potential broker Partners.
Technical Underwriting Assistant
Royal and Sun Alliance
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Work within a highly diversified team involved in Global Specialty Markets.
- Handle large accounts with high levels of effectiveness and professionalism.
- In charge of processing all accounts.
- Work with HUON, Legacy and Lotus Notes systems.
- Underwrite several renewals each month.
- Negotiate pricing while adhering to underwriting guidelines.
Mobile General Insurance Specialist
Coast Capital Insurance Services
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Handle large volume of customer inquiry/sales.
- See to resolution of customer complaints.
- Work with 7 Coast Capital Branches and coach their staff to uncover insurance opportunities during their financial dealings with members.
- Handle highly confidential tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.
Financial Services Representative
Coast Capital Insurance Services
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Worked as team lead to coach peers on referrals to other business units.
- Delivered high quality customer service in a fast paced, stressful environment.
- Obtained IFIC Nov 2011.
- Assigned to numerous mortgage/investment campaigns based on sales and customer service skills.
- Worked with IBS Front End, IBS Native, Apropros, and Talisma.
General Insurance Representative
Coast Capital Insurance Services
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Worked on a team with an average 95% retention rate year over year for home insurance.
- Carried out all paperwork and manual billing.
- Obtained employee of the quarter for Quarter 2 in 2010.
- Assisted in training new employees of the new Insurance Services Centre for Coast Capital Insurance.
- Assisted in outlining job tasks and procedures for the new ISC to make the transition as easy as possible.
Education
Advanced Chartered Insurance Professional - Insurance
Institute of Canada
British ColumbiaChartered Insurance Professional - Insurance
Institute of Canada
British ColumbiaCAIB Designation - Insurance
IBABC
British ColumbiaCertificate of Technical Studies - Investments
IFSE Institute - IFIC
British ColumbiaHigh School Diploma -
Burnaby Central Secondary School
British ColumbiaSkills
- Data Analysis/Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Evaluations
- Project Management
- Department Management
- MS Office Expert
- Google Suite
Timeline
Planning Manager
Fresh Prep Foods Inc.
04.2018 - Current
Technical Underwriter
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
08.2016 - 04.2018
Commercial Farm Underwriter
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
05.2015 - 08.2016
Technical Underwriting Assistant
Royal and Sun Alliance
04.2013 - 05.2015
Mobile General Insurance Specialist
Coast Capital Insurance Services
09.2012 - 04.2013
Financial Services Representative
Coast Capital Insurance Services
06.2011 - 09.2012
General Insurance Representative
Coast Capital Insurance Services
09.2008 - 06.2011
Advanced Chartered Insurance Professional - Insurance
Institute of Canada
Chartered Insurance Professional - Insurance
Institute of Canada
CAIB Designation - Insurance
IBABC
Certificate of Technical Studies - Investments
IFSE Institute - IFIC
High School Diploma -
Burnaby Central Secondary School
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